2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DA52 WLC
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 12,160 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA52 WLC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2022
- 12,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA52 WLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (DA52 WLC) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DA52 WLC Mileage History
- 29/03/2022121,158 mi
- 29/03/202212,160 mi-108,998 mi
Average of roughly -163,679,052 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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